Library seeks $6M for building, but gets not one penny for it

'Give them something,' Hart pleads for funding, but only he, Wolff and Major agree

8:47 PM,
Aug. 23, 2013

Accomack supervisors listen as Russell Jones of Onancock speaks in favor of a request for $6 million from the county to help fund a new public library main building. Accomack supervisors voted 6-3 to deny the request.

Written by

Carol Vaughn
| Staff Writer

The Accomack County Board of Supervisors in a 6-3 vote turned down a request for funding to help build a new main branch for the Eastern Shore Public Library regional system.

The decision could put in jeopardy the donation of a prime parcel of land for the building.

"The need for a new library will not go away," said library Board of Trustees President Barbara Coady before the vote, adding, "We want to work with you to come up with a solution. Your commitment will help us to continue to raise funds through grants and donations. ...